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In response to the conflict in the Middle East, authorities in Saudi Arabia have not issued any employer‑specific directives.
New regulations affecting Ukrainian citizens have come into force on 5 March 2026. Temporary protection has been extended until 4 March 2027.
This article explores how employers can tackle workplace issues arising from travel disruptions caused by the US and Israel's war with Iran.
Updated to reflect a new procedure permitting an extraordinary price adjustment for certain multi-year service procurement contracts.
Updated to include new information on the Labour Inspection Authority’s restructuring and its enhanced inspection focus for 2026.
Updated to include new details regarding the requirement to report the employment relationship of a foreign national through the Social Security Direct online portal.
Updated to include new information on representivity threshold requirements for certain collective agreements and the eligibility criteria for accessing arbitration services.
Updated to reflect a change to the rates of the statutory national minimum wage and tax thresholds, effective from 1 March 2026.
Updated to include additional information on summary dismissal.
Updated to include new information on the "reconversion period" scheme, outlining eligibility, duration, funding and contract arrangements for employee training from February 2026.
HR practices and employment law in countries outside the USA, along with global HR issues.